Newark and Sherwood District
If someone has died in the Newark and Sherwood District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.
This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.
Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.
Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.
You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.
Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.
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4.9 miles away
“I am just about to sort my own pre-paid funeral with them so that my Son will have the same comfort that I had.” — Jane H.
“Jamie guided us through the whole process and helped us make sure that the funeral went very well and ironically, would have been one that my mother would have enjoyed had she been able to attend.” — Alison H.
5.1 miles away
“Very impressed from start to finish. Both times Jo very easy to talk to at a difficult time with no pressure.” — Anne H.
“Very impressed from start to finish. I have used them twice. Both times Jo very easy to talk to at a difficult time with no pressure. Plenty of parking” — Anne H.
6.3 miles away
“Our funeral director David R. Gill was very helpful and supportive. Very professional service. I will never use any other company.” — Joanna S.
“David Gill was exceptionally pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. He and his team were the epitome of respectful professionalism on the day of my dear friend's burial. I would wholeheartedly recommend E Gill & Sons.” — Deborah G.
7.4 miles away
“They looked after my mother with dignity and respect. They were attentive in getting the details right for us and subsequently we had a very beautiful service.” — beverley c.
“The team went over and above to make the day flow seamlessly after difficulties with the coroners office. Didn't actually know the funeral would take place until the eleventh hour, but the team worked hard to make sure everything went smoothly.” — MARTIN G.
7.4 miles away
Meet Sam, Sam
“Professional, efficient, caring attention from the first contact in the middle of the night. Couldn't have had better care.” — Paula W.
“Sam from Ollerton is such a credit to the company - my brother had the best send off. Very friendly and very helpful. Really looked after us as a family.” — Emma
8.4 miles away
“From the first time I made contact, Tracy was always there for me. Nothing was too much trouble, she always had the time to answer any questions. I never felt that I was asking silly questions, so professional, yet friendly at the same time.” — Julie
“From our first meeting to the final arrangements we felt totally at ease. We felt listened to, understood and cared for. The service was personal, not stuffy or awkward and we couldn't be more grateful.” — Wendy J.
8.5 miles away
Continuing to serve Edwinstowe and the surrounding area with our Funeral Services since 1946
8.9 miles away
Meet Becky
“David our funeral director sat down with me and my sister and explained anything we wondered. He helped us plan every detail for the day and wasn't pushing for bigger and better sales. The day was as nice as a funeral can be.” — Tana
“A special thank you to Becky who was exceptional in helping us at every step and treated us and my father with the respect we deserved. A W Lymn's couldn't do enough.” — Brian D.
11.6 miles away
Meet Dominic, Edward
“Top class service, everything spot on.” — William T.
“Excellent service from Dominic who was very helpful and supportive in arranging everything for our father's funeral. Thank you to him and his team for making the day run smoothly and efficiently.” — Rose S.
11.9 miles away
“We are so grateful to Ken Gregory's for the care, kindness, warmth, respect and professionalism they have shown to me and my family. They are there with you every step of the way and after the funeral. We will always be grateful to them.” — Diane L.
“The care and respect they showed to my Dad and compassion given to the family who were there to send him on his final journey was superb and made a difficult day as easy as you could ever hope for.” — Ian S.
12.0 miles away
“We had constant interaction throughout to make it such a special day. Dad had the send off he deserved, from start to finish.” — June P.
“From start to finish the professionalism and empathy was amazing, the team on the day couldn't do enough for us and made a sad day run extremely smoothly.” — Deborah K.
12.2 miles away
“Chess was tremendously helpful in every aspect that was dealt with. Highly recommended all involved to anyone who requires funeral care.” — Ken E.
“All the staff were absolutely amazing and very very empathic with all our needs and choices and helped us to say the best goodbye.” — Pamela G.
Free tools
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